Printing sector

The tool is intended for companies operating in the printing sector and covers printing on paper (books, stationery, advertising materials, newspapers, etc.). Prepress, bindings and other finishing works are not dealt with. The tool considers the risks, typical for the main processes, related to the use of machinery and equipment, storage of large volumes of raw materials and production, loading and unloading operations, internal transport, manual handling of loads, etc. Addressed are also topics related to the factors of the working environment: microclimate, illumination, noise, dust and toxic agents in the working environment. Psychosocial risks and work organization are also covered. The tool is an easy way to improve the working conditions of the workers in the printing sector.

Landscaping and maintenance of green areas

The tool covers practically all aspects of the activities related to landscaping and maintenance of green areas. They form a wide variety, including elements of the classical plant production and forestry, and they are usually performed in an urban environment. Structurally, the risk assessment addresses three priority lines; working environment, machinery and work processes, presented in separate modules.

The General Labour Inspectorate in Bulgaria has developed an OiRA tool for the ‘landscaping service activities’ sector to help identifying and assessing the risks in the provision of these services.See more

Printing sector

The tool is intended for companies operating in the printing sector and covers printing on paper (books, stationery, advertising materials, newspapers, etc.). Prepress, bindings and other finishing works are not dealt with. The tool considers the risks, typical for the main processes, related to the use of machinery and equipment, storage of large volumes of raw materials and production, loading and unloading operations, internal transport, manual handling of loads, etc. Addressed are also topics related to the factors of the working environment: microclimate, illumination, noise, dust and toxic agents in the working environment. Psychosocial risks and work organization are also covered. The tool is an easy way to improve the working conditions of the workers in the printing sector.

Landscaping and maintenance of green areas

The tool covers practically all aspects of the activities related to landscaping and maintenance of green areas. They form a wide variety, including elements of the classical plant production and forestry, and they are usually performed in an urban environment. Structurally, the risk assessment addresses three priority lines; working environment, machinery and work processes, presented in separate modules.

Telecommunications

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Sites and access to them; Technological premises; Factors of the working environment; Electrical safety; High-risk equipment; Work in confined areas; Work at a height; Work in areas with an electromagnetic field; Manual handling of loads; Handling of chemicals; Office work; Shop work; Working in a call center; Vehicles; Psychosocial factors; Emergency; Occupational accidents; Health monitoring.

Manufacture of basic metals

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; Work with hazardous chemicals; Factors of the work process; Work equipment and high-risk equipment; Warehousing and handling operations; Factory transport; Working with mechanical and motor-operated electric tools; Fire and welding operations; Outdoor work; Work in explosive atmospheres; Work at a height; Work in confined areas; Work in environment with gas hazards; Office work; Production of pig iron, steel and ferroalloys; Manufacture of products in the primary processing of steel; Manufacture of non-ferrous metals; Casting of metals.

Manufacture of drinks

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Emergency management and fire safety; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Physical and chemical factors in the working environment; Work with hazardous substances; Factors of the work process; Work equipment and high-risk equipment; Work in explosive atmospheres; Work in confined areas; Work at a height; Welding operations; Work on packaging lines; Warehouses and handling operations; Factory transport; Transport activities: Supply of raw material and transportation of finished goods; Office work; Company laboratory control.

Manufacture of food products

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; Work with hazardous substances; Biological agents in the working environment; Factors of the work process; Work equipment and high-risk equipment; Welding operations; Work in explosive atmospheres; Work in confined areas; Company laboratory control; Factory transport; Warehouses and handling operations; Working with hand tools; Office work; Transport activities: Supply of raw material and transportation of finished goods; Work in meat production and processing factories; Work in plants for processing poultry meat; Work in enterprises producing milk and dairy products; Grain processing and flour manufacture; Manufacture of bread and bakery products; Production of oils and fats; Preservation of food products.

Manufacture of machinery

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Operation of electrical equipment; Rules and regulations for fire safety and emergency procedures in the operation of the objects. Eradication of accidents and emergencies; Internal transport; Operation of high-risk equipment; Traumatic injuries; Work equipment; Safe handling of items and products through the removal of shavings, cleaning of preforms and details, press treatment of metals; Handling coolants and lubricants; Painting of metal articles; Repair, maintenance and cleaning of machinery and equipment. Manual handling of loads; Welding operations; Administrative and management activities; Factors of the working environment; Dynamic physical workload and work posture; Mental and sensorineural (visual and/or auditory) loading; Work organisation; Work/rest schedule.

Collection, distribution and treatment of wastewater/sewerage

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Sites and workplaces; Operation with machinery, plant and work equipment; Work on company premises and in streets and adjacent areas; Manual handling of loads; Fire safety; Factors of the working environment; Organisational aspects of the work; Psychosocial risks; Office work; Contacts with external firms and persons.

Freight transport by road

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Driver's fitness and take over of the vehicle; Coupling and uncoupling of trailer; Work with drop-sides truck; Loading and unloading; Cargo securing; Leaving the loading ramp; Driving; Arrival at the final destination; Maintenance and check up of vehicles; Psychosocial factors and working hours; Office work.

Construction

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management in general construction work; Preparation for implementation of general construction work; Earth moving and excavation work; Construction of reinforced concrete structures; Construction of masonry; Installation of structures; Construction of building systems; Insulation and finishing work; Building transmission and distribution pipelines; Construction of roads and pedestrian areas; Work with machinery and mechanical equipment; Work at a height; Work in confined areas; Fire activities; Diving works; Manual handling of loads.

Crop and animal production

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; Work with hazardous substances; Biological agents in the working environment; Factors of the work process; Fixed work equipment and high-risk equipment; Operation of mobile agricultural machinery and self-propelled machinery; Warehouses and handling operations; Internal company transport; Outdoor activities; Work in explosive atmospheres; Work in greenhouses; Repair and maintenance of agricultural machinery, plant and motor vehicles; Working with mechanical, agricultural and motor-operated electric tools; Work with bees; Office work.

Manufacture of chemical products

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Chemical factors of the working environment; Physical factors of the working environment; Physical workload and work posture. Handling operations; Work at a height; Work in confined areas; Emergency preparedness (Fire safety and emergency procedures); Personal protective equipment; General requirements in the storage of chemicals and mixtures; Machinery hazards. High-risk equipment; Hazards at work with electrical equipment; Safety of industrial buildings, work premises and workplaces. Sanitary services; Main processes and equipment: Transportation of liquids. Gas compression. Agitation in liquid medium. Separation of heterogeneous gas mixtures. Separation of liquid heterogeneous mixtures. Heating and cooling. Condensation and evaporation. Absorption and adsorption. Distillation. Extraction. Drying. Crystallization; Handling of explosive substances; Handling of combustible substances; Handling of corrosive substances; Handling of oxidising substances; Handling of toxic substances; Handling of carcinogenic and mutagenic substances; Handling of compressed gases; Handling of pesticides.

Manufacture of clothing

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Buildings and flooring; Fire safety and emergency procedures; Electrical safety; Physical factors; Hazards caused by materials; Use and storage of chemicals; Working with a computer and plotter; Spreading and cutting; Sewing and finishing works; Heat treatment; Packaging and storage; Ergonomics; Maintenance work on machinery.

Manufacture of furniture

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; Work with hazardous substances; Factors of the work process; Work equipment and machinery; High-risk equipment; Warehousing and handling operations; Factory transport; Working with mechanical and motor-operated electric tools; Welding operations; Work in explosive atmospheres; Sewing and upholstery work; Surface treatment of furniture; Maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; Office work.

Water collection, treatment and supply

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Sites and workplaces; Operation of machinery, facilities and work equipment; Work on the premises of the enterprise, as well as in streets and adjacent areas; Manual handling of loads; Fire safety; Factors of the working environment; Organizational aspects of the work; Psychosocial risks; Office work; Relationships with external firms and persons.

Manufacture of rubber products

The tool covers the following modules: Buildings and premises; Heating and ventilation; Factors of the working environment; Lifting equipment; Handling operations; Machinery and equipment; Maintenance and repair; Electrical devices and equipment; Fire safety and emergency procedures; Storage and transportation of raw materials and finished products; Preparation of raw materials and production supplies; Coating, rubberising and cutting fabric; Extruding rubber products; Making up pneumatic tyres; Making up technical rubber products; Curing of rubber products; Processing of materials for secondary use.

Production and distribution of electricity and steam, and of gaseous fuels

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Emergency management and fire safety; Maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; Work in explosive atmospheres; Work in confined areas; Work at a height; Fire and welding activities; Work with hand tools; Outdoor work; Office work; Maintenance and handling of electrical installations and equipment; Work with asbestos containing materials; Work with lifting equipment near live parts; Works on pipelines for steam and hot water; Operation and maintenance of water facilities in power plants; Excavation work; Work with lifting equipment.

Passenger land transport

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Driver's fitness and take over of the vehicle; Picking up and setting down of passengers; Driving; Arrival at the final destination; Maintenance and check up of vehicles; Psychosocial factors and working hours; Office work.

Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of footwear and other

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Buildings and flooring; Company transport; Emergency situations; Working conditions (i.e. factors of the working environment, such as microclimate, air quality, lighting, chemical and biological agents, noise); Work with raw hides and skins; Manufacture of footwear and other leather products; Use of knives; Use of machinery; Maintenance, replacement of parts and cleaning of the machines; Use and storage of chemicals; Office work; Organisation of the working time.

Warehousing and support activities for transportation

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Workplaces and premises. Outdoor work; Factors of the working environment; Internal transport; Handling operations; OSH at warehousing; OSH at storage of hazardous chemicals and mixtures; Manual handling of loads; OSH at work with industrial trucks; OSH at work with lifting gear; Hazards of work with machinery and equipment; Electrical equipment and installations; Repair and maintenance of equipment; Emergency preparedness (Fire safety and emergency procedures).

Rail transport

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Fitness and maintenance; Operation of locomotives and train sets; Operation of passenger-train carriages; Work in stations and servicing trains and manoeuvres; Loading and unloading of freight wagons; Actions in case of accidents, disasters and incidents; Psychosocial factors and working hours; Office work.

Sale and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Work in an office and showroom; Workspaces and equipment; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Working with fuel and antifreeze; Physical workload; Working with hazardous substances; Psychosocial factors and working hours.

Forestry

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Work equipment; Safety during logging and other forestry activities; Fire safety; Factors of the working environment; Organisational aspects of the work process; Psychosocial risks; Office work.

Educational establishments

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Campus; Equipment, plants and facilities; Factors of the working environment; Chemicals; Working activities and work processes; Psychosocial factors; Emergency preparedness.

Public administration

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Premises of the entity; Work equipment, installations and facilities; Work activities and work processes; Working environment; Work organisation, relationships and social environment; Materials and products containing chemicals; Emergency preparedness.

Residential care activities

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Premises of the enterprise; Work equipment, plants and facilities; Used materials and products; Working environment; Work activities and work processes; Manual handling of loads; Work organisation, relationships and social environment; Emergency preparedness, including fire safety.

The General Labour Inspectorate in Bulgaria has developed an OiRA tool for the ‘landscaping service activities’ sector to help identifying and assessing the risks in the provision of these services.See more